Senior Associate
BArch, MArch
London, UK
Houzhe Xu
Photograph by Frederic Aranda ©
With extensive experience as a designer, Houzhe has gained expertise in all aspects of project delivery, from initial design concepts to technical implementation, including engineering, structure, planning, and façade development. Houzhe has overseen projects at every stage, from concept development to façade rationalisation and on-site construction supervision. He is currently working on the Yidan Centre in Shenzhen, China.
Prior to rejoining ZHA, Houzhe worked at Büro Ole Scheeren, where he led urban design and headquarter projects in China.
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Featured Projects
From a home to research and practice platforms that promote lifelong learning and innovations in education in Shenzhen, to a renovation and redevelopment project in Malta.
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Houzhe completed his Bachelor of Architecture from Tongji University in Shanghai and his Master of Architecture and Urbanism from the Design Research Laboratory (DRL) at the Architectural Association (AA) in London.
Outside work, Houzhe enjoys kayaking and badminton, which he started playing as part of Tongji University’s team.
Projects
Explore a selection of projects Houzhe has contributed to since joining ZHA.
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Culture
Mixed Use
A place of convergence and collaboration, the Yidan Center will be home to the Chen Yidan Foundation in its work to promote lifelong learning and innovation in education.
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Tall Buildings
Residential
The renovation and redevelopment of Mercury House integrates residential apartments and a boutique hotel within Malta’s most dynamic urban environment. Creating new public spaces and amenities for the island’s residents and visitors, the design responds to Paceville’s key urban challenges by investing in its civic realm and increasing its limited housing supply.
Culture
Heritage + Regeneration
The new Nikola Tesla Museum renovates Belgrade’s historic Milan Vapa Paper Mill into a cultural destination celebrating Tesla’s legacy while preserving the city’s architectural heritage and creating a variety of new public spaces for local residents and visitors.
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